DARNLEY
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Name: MAYSTAREX LORD DARNLEY
DOB: 19th APRIL 2019 Colour: Lilac Parents: Flaire & Otta LD, as he is known to his facebook friends, was an immediate hit with this big family of four children, one dog and herd of dairy cows. He settled in right away and has already been to his first show. He is a much loved part of this special family and has made great friends with Kobi the dog. We get weekly updates thanks to his doting Mum. NAMING HISTORY Henry Stuart, styled as Lord Darnley so as to marry to Mary Queen of Scots in 1565 was king consort of Scotland for two years and the Father of James I & VI. He was assassinated in 1567 which lost the queen her head. |
FREJA
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Name: MAYSTAREX PRINCESS BATTENBERG
DOB: 26th August 2018 Colour: Green Eyed White Parents: Viktori & Barry This little kitten had a strange start in life. She went to her new home only to be returned 3 months later. Even though the owner was really lovely, the environment was not suitable for the kitten and we collected her and re-homed her with the Brown family who already have Floki from 2015 and Astrid from 2017 -completing an all girl pride. NAMING HISTORY :- Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, Beatrice later Princess Henry of Battenberg 14 April 1857 – 26 October 1944) was the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. |
WIGGY & ZIGGY
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Name: MAYSTAREX VICEADMIRAL DRAKE & MAYSTAREX BARON BURLEIGH
DOB: 3rd May 2018 Colour: Blue Harlequins Parents: Pearl & Pickett Both boys are living a wonderful life with Amanda and her 3 other Devon Rex boy cats bringing her total to 5! Not quite sure what made her take two crazy lads together? That's a real Cat Momma!! We delivered the boys to Hampshire where their Mum is a pet sitter. Wiggy is already a Premier Show Cat. NAMING HISTORY:- Wiggy and Ziggy were named after one each of the 5 important people in Queen Elizabeth I life, her advisors. Wiggy being the adventurous sort was named after Sir Francis Drake. Ziggy was named after William Cecil, the first Baron of Burleigh and Secretary to QEI. |
ROLO
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Name: MAYSTAREX SIRWALTER RALEIGH
DOB: 3rd May 2018 Colour: Black Parents: Pearl & Pickett Rolo lives in Hampshire with his beautiful new family and is currently the only cat they have after losing all of their oldies last year. He is having a great life, being shared by the family. We get lovely updates anad they are soon to have a 2nd black kitten from Maystar. NAMING HISTORY:- Rolo was named after Sir Walter Raleigh, again Elizabeth I advisor and confidant. He was the first to venture about and sail the world just as Rolo set his sails for adventure. As an extra asside, we once lost a little black fella called Walker and wanted to honour his memory too. |
FLOKI
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Name: MAYSTAREX SPYMASTER WALSINGHAM
DOB: 3rd May 2018 Colour: Lilac Parents: Pearl & Pickett Floki has joined two other show Devons and will hopefully go on to be a sweet show neuter for his new owner Amy who enjoys showing under GCCF rules. We look forward to seeing him out and about on the cuircit when Amy has time from her busy job. He is already a Premier Show Cat. NAMING HISTORY: Floki named after Francis Walsingham who directed Queen Elizabet I, overseeing foreign, domestic and religious policy in the 15th Century. |
FIGGY PUDDING
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Name: MAYSTAREX EARLOF LEICESTER
DOB: 3rd May 2018 Colour: Blue & White Bicolour Parents: Pearl & Pickett He has gone to Bath to live with Lynne, who runs a Summer Painting School in bath and Figgy will help settle in Artists and teachers alike when they stay at Lynne's home. He is proving already to be a big hit with everyone and is quite the socialite. The family are on the waiting list for a new Maystarling. NAMING HISTORY:- Figgy Pudding was named after Robert Dudley, who not only Advised Elizabeth I but also was her lover. Being full of love, Figgy had to have a romantic name as he has a very important role to play. |
LIONEL
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Name: MAYSTAREX COEUR DELION
DOB: 10th November 2017 Colour: Chocolate Smoke Parents: Flaire & Barry The Shillingford family were very excited to have their first Devon Rex after Martin had one as a child and loved her character and fun personality. They certainly have their hands full with Lionel, he is a real wizz kid and sits aloft their shoulders and eats them out of house and home. The family are exceptionally happy with him and just love his naughty ways. Just as well!!! NAMING HISTORY:- Lionel was named after Richard the Lion Heart (Richard I) He also ruled as Duke of Normandy giving this French connection to the litter as Barry originated from France so we thought the theme would be fun. |
TILLY TICKLE
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Name: MAYSTAREX DAME D'ANGLAISE
DOB: 10th November 2017 Colour: Odd Eyed White Parents: Flaire & Barry Originally, Tilly was going to stay at Maystar but unfortunately she was deaf in one ear after her hearing BAER test. So I contacted Denise who had already fallen in love with her in photographs. Tilly has filled a void in Denise's life from a loss of a pussy cat and will go on and show Tilly as she is of lovely type and great personality. She is a little cuddle puss and a bit of a madam at shows. Tilly is a Premier Show Girl. NAMING HISTORY:- Tilly was named after Queen Matilda, Lady of the English or Empress Maud. Eldest daughter to Henry I of England. Matilda was called to Normandy to marry Geoffrey of Anjou. |
ELLY
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Name: MAYSTAREX DUCHESS D'AQUITAINE
DOB: 22ND January 2017 Colour: Green Eyed White Parents: Flaire & Barry White Elly has gone over to Holland to be with margaret from Kallistra Cattery and her family. Margaret is going to line test Elly (as well as her being a devoted pet owner) to test for health of our lines combined with hers. We wish Margaret all the very best and look forward to hearing how Elly gets on. Currently, we hear that she is nicknamed 'The White Ghost of Coventry' and constantly pounces on her half Brother Fred and steals all the bed space! NAMING HISTORY:- .Elly was named after Elanor of Aquitaine who was queen consort of France and England in the 12th Century. She was also Duchess in her own right. |
MAISIE
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Name: MAYSTAREX LADY BEAUFORT
DOB: 22ND January 2017 Colour: Lilac Calico Parents: Flaire & Brian Young Hagan is a 'cat whisperer' and he has now a 'partner in crime' to play with as his Daddy describes. Maisie will hopefully go on and be a show kitten? She has beautiful type and hopefully they will all enjoy showing her? She is fun loving, purrs continuously and is super cuddly. Loves to look down the loo and shred the odd toilet roll! NAMING HISTORY:- .The Catcheside family have been very excited waiting for their new baby Maisie. They chose her name from the Scottish Lady Margaret Beaufort. Paternal Grandmother of Henry VIII. Linking the litter together. |
ASTRID
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Name: MAYSTAREX MAIDOV NORWAY
DOB: 22ND January 2017 Colour: Lilac Tortie Parents: Flaire & Brian The Brown family chose Astrid their second Maystar kitten. Last year they had Floki. So this year a new baby was born and along came her Viking name. Astrid is a kind and sweet kitten who is full of love and purrs. She is very humanised and enjoys cuddles. There are fights already between the 4 grown men as to WHO she is going to sleep with at night time! NAMING HISTORY:- Astrid is one of the 'Shield Maidens' in 'Vikings' and Maid of Norway, Margaret, ruled Scotland in the 13th Century. Astrids Mother is 'Maystarex Queen of Scots' so the names are all linked. |
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PANDORA
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Name: MAYSTAREX ANNAVON KLEEVE
DOB: 22ND January 2017 Colour: Chocolate Calico Parents: Flaire & Brian Mrs Stevenson waited for a special kitten from Flaire and even had a list of names that may suit her prospective kitten. Pandora fits in very well with her new owner and little dog Phoebe. She is very loving and generous little soul who loves to cuddle and purr and sits with her new Mummy and watches TV. Enjoys looking outside at the birds and riding around on shoulders. NAMING HISTORY:- Pandora was a tricky name to wield a medieval name from so I went with the style of dresses with the huge sleeves of the same name. These were worn by the fourth wife of Henry the eighth Anne of Cleves. So we used her German name to go with the elegance of a 'Pandora Sleve'. |
SOPHIA
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Name: PR MAYSTAREX PRINCESS PALATINE
DOB: 23rd September 2015 Colour: Chocolate Smoke neuter Parents: Grace & Sweep She is a very special little Princess and lives with 3 other Devon Rex, some adore her and some give her a wide berth. She is naughty, a climber and a toe biter. Sophia has been showing and is now Premier Show Girl! NAMING HISTORY:- The Stewart family wanted to call this little girl "Sophia", so she was named after Sophia of Hanover, Princess of the Palatines. She became 'heir presumptive' to the crowns of the United Kingdom and was Grandaughter of James VI and I and Anne of the Stewart dynasty. |
Photo by Dorothy Farrer
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FLOKI
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Name: MAYSTAREX COUNTESS ARRAN
DOB: 23rd September 2015 Colour: Chocolate Smoke & White neuter Parents: Grace & Sweep Floki is a real character and a climber and a busy all rounder who is loved very much by her family of four human men and one boy Rex. Being the only girl, she is spoilt rotten and called 'our little princess' NAMING HISTORY:- The Brown family love all things Vikings. So her name was picked with a particular character in mind, the joker Floki. Trying to think up a Sunday name that fitted into the theme was a little trickier. The Isle of Arran became a Viking possession and to this day it is full of Norse names. Countess of Arran was awarded to Mary Stewart the elder daughter of James II of Scotland, just fitting the theme. |
KEVIN
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Name: MAYSTAREX KING EDWARD-V
DOB: 23rd September 2015 Colour: Chocolate Smoke & White neuter Parents: Grace & Sweep Kevin lives in an all boy home of 3 boy humans and 6 boy cats. He has become the prime friend of sweet boy Lucca who fell in love with him at 9 weeks old. We are more than happy supporting this large family with a special Rex for their wonderful son to talk to. NAMING HISTORY:- The Hallam family had their heart set on a little boy Devon called Kevin. What can I do with the name Kevin and our themes? So he became KEV (King Edward V). Something I thought up at 2am! |
JAMIE
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Name: MAYSTAREX JACOBEAN JESTER
DOB: 14th September 2012 Colour: Black Smoke neuter Parents: Faith & Chester Eva especially wanted a boy Rex names James, so in good medieval style, we chose him a name from the same era as the Jacobites. He is a very funny cat with lots of play and constantly annoys his Sister who lives with him. Eva also said that she wanted a loving boy, so I spent lots of time snuggling Jamie for Eva and Ade cuddled Jaz for David. They are both very loving and adventurous. Half of their year is spent in Ireland and half traveling Europe. |
JASMINE
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Name: MAYSTAREX TUDOR TAPESTRY
DOB: 14th September 2012 Colour: Black Smoke LH Neuter Parents: Faith & Chester Jaz was named after her long weaved tapestry like coat. David and Eva had just lost two elderly Devon Rex and they had been on waiting lists for Devons, but we later learned that breeders were unsure to sell them two cats who would be traveling to Europe every year. We had no qualms with this as they came from Ireland to visit the kittens and for us to meet them and every Friday Eva and the two 'kits' ring us here at Maystar. The kits want for nothing. Traveling is second nature to them and they rule the roost, especially Jaz, who rides on Davids shoulder even when he drives them all broad. |
JAS & JAMIE GO TRAVELING!
Jaz and Jamie from Faith's 2012 litter,Lillibet's brother & sister, took the ferry across to France in 2013 to spend time in their 'Summer Home'. During the winter they live in Cobh, Southern Ireland with Eva & David, their doting humans.
In readiness for their trips, they are taken out in the Jeep for rides around the countryside and even down to the beach to get into training for their long drives. Of course, to get to Ireland they had a pretty long drive as it was and a ferry trip, which they thought was so exciting and the start of some very well traveled kittens! These two little monsters are so bold and naughty, poor Eva and David are wrapped around their paws. Each week we get either an email or a phone call to say what terrible things they are doing. Looks to me like butter wouldn't melt! David often asks 'How much to take them back?' In truth, they are spoiled rotten and have their own way all of the time. Just how they should be! Ade & I traveled out to Bordeaux for a birthday visit in September 2013 and every other year since we see them for a Birthday Visit. It was huge amounts of fun to see them both again. It's quite funny to see little habits that Faith taught them both and to see some family resemblances, but in total, they are all so remarkably different from each other.
In readiness for their trips, they are taken out in the Jeep for rides around the countryside and even down to the beach to get into training for their long drives. Of course, to get to Ireland they had a pretty long drive as it was and a ferry trip, which they thought was so exciting and the start of some very well traveled kittens! These two little monsters are so bold and naughty, poor Eva and David are wrapped around their paws. Each week we get either an email or a phone call to say what terrible things they are doing. Looks to me like butter wouldn't melt! David often asks 'How much to take them back?' In truth, they are spoiled rotten and have their own way all of the time. Just how they should be! Ade & I traveled out to Bordeaux for a birthday visit in September 2013 and every other year since we see them for a Birthday Visit. It was huge amounts of fun to see them both again. It's quite funny to see little habits that Faith taught them both and to see some family resemblances, but in total, they are all so remarkably different from each other.
